Wood glue your wheels and center of the flower on. I know {{I know}} I am using a hot glue gun, but I was out of my preferred glue of choice…wood glue. Use wood glue if you have it and if you don’t, use hot glue!

Grab your Tape Measure’r’. Lay it on the board. You want the bottom of the board to hit 15 inches. So the bottom of the board…the first mark will read 15 inches. You don’t need to start at zero! Mark with a pencil all the way up to 6 feet 3 inches. Unless you have an extra short or tall family.

I did one for a family whose husband was 7 feet 2 inches, so the bottom of the board was 20 inches and it went up to 7 feet 2 inches because the little boy had a good chance of being that tall too!!

Then take a straight edge and mark the lines. Be careful not to smudge the lines that were just drawn.

For the 2,3,4,5,6 marks…draw the lines a little longer. It guides you to know where to stick the numbers.

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July 12th, 2010 at 7:35 amKelly says:Thank you, Thank you! My mother in law has been on my case to buy one and I haven't loved anything I've seen, unless it was 100 bucks. This will be next weekends project for both my kids. If you're looking for someone to hand off the vinyl to I'd be more than willing to take it off your hands :-) Thanks again for the tutorial, you ladies never disappoint.

July 12th, 2010 at 7:39 amCallie Perkins says:My hubby and I were just talking a couple of nights ago about getting one of these for our little guy - now I've got a reason! Yeah! Now if I only had some vinyl....... (*WINK*)

July 12th, 2010 at 8:02 amKirsten says:This has been on my "to-do" list FOREVER!!!! My parents have the neatest closet door at their house where they've been marking heights since 1984....since we don't own this home, I've never done anything like that, but I WANT to....I'd love to win the vinyl and move this project to the top of my list! *fingers crossed!*

July 12th, 2010 at 8:06 amAmy says:I was thrilled to see this post when I checked your site this morning. I, like Kelly, have never found what I was looking for unless it was $$$$. I knew I would probably need to make my own to get what I wanted, but just wasn't sure how to go about it. You make it seem very easy for us beginning crafters, so I am now confident that I can do it. Thanks so much! I will gladly take your extra vinyl!!

July 12th, 2010 at 8:23 amHeather says:I love this project and it would be so very fun for the boys! I was thinking instead of vinyl you could also collect various numbers from old houses, blocks, magnets if you didn't have a vinyl cutter. Great...now I've added another project to the ever-growing list :) Thanks a bunch for the tutorial!.-= Heather´s last blog ..Floor Candlesticks - My Take =-.

July 12th, 2010 at 8:24 amBrandy says:What perfect timing.. I have a baby shower coming up for a friend who's having a "suprise" baby.. and since I don't buy yellows, greens and whites for clothes, this is a PERFECT idea! I would love to win a set of the vinyl lettering! :)

July 12th, 2010 at 8:48 amBeth Jensen says:Love it! I've been wanting to make something like this for my kids since my daughter was born 4 years ago. Now that I don't have to figure it all out myself, maybe I'll actually get it done!

July 12th, 2010 at 8:50 amgina says:Oh man, I would definitely want to have some vinyl! I always LOVE your projects, but don't have anything fancy schmancy that would cut vinyl and so to win this would be great!!

July 12th, 2010 at 9:16 amCarina says:Oh, so cute! I wish I would have had one way before now, but it is never too late to begin measuring the kids and having a visual record. Our paper one didn't last long. I have 5 kids and they will LOVE IT! They love to be measured. Winning the vinyl would make it PURRR-fect!

July 12th, 2010 at 9:58 amStacey says:SO cute! I have two little girls...and my oldest has moved a total of 5 times in her lifetime...of 20 months! And we're moving 2 more times in the next month! And then again in 5 months....Yeah, it's insane. So this would be PERFECT for us! Even if we don't win the vinyl, I'm definitely making one of these!.-= Stacey´s last blog ..Any Ideas =-.

July 12th, 2010 at 10:13 amJenette says:Sooo cute! I've been searching for one for my 2 babies but haven't found anything I've loved. Also have 2 baby showers to attend in the next month. Guess what I'll be making??!! Thanks! :)

July 12th, 2010 at 12:00 pmHeidi V says:I've been wanting to make a growth chart for my boys and never get around to it (they are now 4 and2 but it's never too late right?). This post might just be that final motivation I need because these look amazing!

July 12th, 2010 at 12:41 pmAmy Deschamp says:Yay another easy idea one could whip up during naptime. I am always on the lookout for ideas that I can have to decorate our apartment..-= Amy Deschamp´s last blog ..TomorrowTomorrow =-.

July 12th, 2010 at 2:24 pmMakinzee says:My growth chart got left in Boise when we moved to Utah. So sad to not know how big the kids are again. I need these to capture these cute growth moments. Darling!

July 12th, 2010 at 3:33 pmShan Wilde says:So cute. I have been looking for a cute growth chart for my boys' room and love your idea (esp. since we are renting) so we could take it with us. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE OF YOUR EXTRA SETS!!! :) I hope I'm one of the lucky 3! Thanks for the great tutorial.

July 12th, 2010 at 3:51 pmAlice says:These are so cute! Thanks for sharing. Perhaps I should make one of these as my grandchildren are always wanting me to measure them with my tape measurer when they visit. Yes, definately one for G-Maw's to do list.

July 12th, 2010 at 4:00 pmCarrie says:I'm going out to buy wood for those asap! We've moved several times and I was glad mine was on a long roll of paper....but I want cuteness!!!Thanks for the tutorial!

July 12th, 2010 at 4:49 pmStacey C. says:This is perfect! I was just telling my husband I'd like to make one of these growth charts. He's in the Air Force, so we move all.the.time. and marking on a door or wall just doesn't work for our family! Thanks so much for posting this!

July 12th, 2010 at 6:35 pmJenny Dixon says:Thank you for the great tutorial! I have a very special baby shower coming up and this would be the perfect gift to make. I think it would be fun to include numbered (maybe ages 1-15?) wood cut outs that could be glued directly on to the chart to mark each year of growth.

July 12th, 2010 at 6:55 pmemily says:I just got home from my trip and am so excited!!!! I tried to call, but couldn't get through and Missy won't call me back to give me another #! They are so cute. Thanks soooooooo much.

p.s. I thought we were giving each other a "get out of jail free" card on the last baby!

July 12th, 2010 at 7:31 pmBecky says:I'm so glad you posted this! I was just talking to a friend about "growth charts" the other day. She mentioned marking it on a door jamb, but I said I was thinking about making one so we could take it where ever we move to :).

July 12th, 2010 at 10:39 pmStefanie says:I just had twin boys so this would be perfect! We are a military family so "watching the boys grow" on the door frame of their room wouldn't work. I love how this goes wherever you go! Thank you for sharing!

July 13th, 2010 at 8:16 amkelly says:My daughter will turn ONE tomorrow! This would be a great project for me. Also, my best friend's daughter turns ONE this Saturday as well, so what a great gift idea?! THANKS!!

July 13th, 2010 at 11:24 amJenny B. says:Found you on One Pretty Thing. This is so cute. I've been thinking about getting a vinyl one for the wall but I really wanted to be able to take it with us if we move. You've solved my problem. I'd love to win the vinyl!

July 13th, 2010 at 12:07 pmKollinda says:I have been trying to think of something different to do for both of my cousins that are pregnant and this is a perfect idea. Can't wait to make them, and getting one set of vinyl would really help get me started. Love all the ideas you guys share :)

July 13th, 2010 at 12:10 pmAlison says:Very cute! I just got a vinyl extra-large "ruler" off of Etsy to make one for my little guy. This motivates me to go buy the wood!.-= Alison´s last blog ..A wonderful Grandpa =-.

July 13th, 2010 at 12:13 pmShana T. says:This is so stinkin' cute! I was just thinking I needed a growth chart for Liam, who's 18 months...Daddy is deploying Tuesday and I want to keep track of how much he's growing. This is perfect!

July 13th, 2010 at 12:25 pmChristina says:Ohhh! I've been wanting a growth chart forever. And I love the font you used! Iguess I'll have my hubby bring home some wood and hardware today. Some vinyl would be an awesome bonus:)

July 13th, 2010 at 12:27 pmAmy says:oh my goodness, i finally just got the stuff to make the "please knock" sign. do you know how many of your ideas i have on my to do list? now this. a set of vinyls would surely help me out!

July 13th, 2010 at 12:39 pmannie says:Yeah, I wish I'd had one for each of my six children when they were growing up. Now the we have such chaos with all six children's growth marks on one door jam. I couldn't begin to decipher it if I wanted to record them else where, yet I can't begin to wash them away either. I have a silhouette cutter and would Love to learn how to make these for OTHERS who are just starting their families. So thanks for the opportunity to enter for the vinyl. I need lots of this stuff. Starting with black. thanks~a.-= annie´s last blog ..New Mailbox =-.

July 13th, 2010 at 2:02 pmMegan Jevne says:I love your 'Watch Me Grow' project! I would love a set of the vinyls to make my sister one for her twins. She is finding out what sex they are today!!! I can't wait, hopefully there will be oodles of pink!! I recently came across your website and love it. I always get excited when I see a How Does She email in my inbox. Thanks for all the ideas and freebies!!

July 13th, 2010 at 6:15 pmKaren says:I've been meaning to make one for my baby too (who turned 5!). I saw it done on a mirror on the door- same idea. Would love to get the vinyl to make it happen (then he could take the mirror to college). :)

July 13th, 2010 at 8:07 pmDonna White says:Love the growth charts! I am going to be grandmother to ( boy & girl)twins in a couple of months and I want to try to make a couple one for each baby. Keep those great projects coming.

July 13th, 2010 at 10:33 pmShannon Spath says:So so cute and perfect timing. I'm making one for a baby shower! Now, if I only knew what that adorable font was.... hmmm.... can you please share. I'd love it if you posted the fonts you used for each tutorial. You guys always pick the perfect fonts!

July 14th, 2010 at 10:58 amJackie says:So adorable and easy! My son is having his first baby boy due in September. I love the idea of it being portable, so if and when you move you can take it with you. I am interested in the vinyl lettering. Thanks and I LOVE YOUR IDEAS!!

July 16th, 2010 at 9:33 amMary Williams says:Love this idea! These are just the cutest growth charts I have seen! I featured this on my friday favorites!http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/07/friday-favorites_16.html.-= Mary Williams´s last blog ..Mommyhood Monday- =-.

December 20th, 2010 at 3:12 pmkim says:Love this idea! I've made 3 already & will be making more. I wanted to attach a cute poem but couldn't find one that I liked, so I wrote my own. Here's the link to the post on my blog with the poem: http://miliusadventures.blogspot.com/2010/12/baby-shower-gift-growth-chart.html

January 9th, 2011 at 11:11 amHolly says:Am I going crazy or did I see a link at one time to buy the "watch me grow" lettering and numbers as a kit for $5.95? I can't find it now. I don't have a cricit or silhouette or anything. I just need to buy the vinyl letters.

January 10th, 2011 at 10:50 amHolly says:Okay, now I see it in a link at the bottom of their website for $5.50 with free shipping. I kept typing it in their homepage and thinking it would cost over $16 there....you should link directly to their $5.50 deal in your tutorial.

February 2nd, 2011 at 5:38 pmDianna says:We just got one of these as a Christmas gift--so cute! But, we haven't been able to transport, and thus, use it, because it's almost 6 feet long. Hinges might be a good idea to make it a bit more mobile. Just a tip!

May 27th, 2011 at 3:10 pmAlison says:I used semi and start at 15 because I didn't' have any babies less than 15 inches tall and I needed the height on top because we've got tall genes. That's why. To fit my family:)

July 4th, 2011 at 4:05 pmBonnie says:Absolutely love this.. ordering the vinyl letters now and my husband and I got the wood and lilac paint this weekend, used the router to make the trim and my husband went a bit overboard and put molding on the top... lol

February 6th, 2012 at 2:15 pmClaire says:Love Love Love this! I will definitely be making it for my son's big boy room. As a new crafter - where can I buy vinyl letters and the "watch me grow" sign? Thanks for this beautiful idea!

October 1st, 2012 at 1:29 pmBarb says:I have made 2 of these growth charts for my 2 grand-nephews. (makes me sound so old - I'm only 55!) They look great, and everyone is always so impressed! And I'm glad I made something, instead of a purchased gift! Thanks so much for the instructions!

March 4th, 2013 at 8:10 pmKandis says:Where did you buy or find your vinyl “watch me grow” lettering and numbers as a kit? I looked into that site you and another person where talking about but I cant seem to find them.

September 9th, 2013 at 6:55 amJenn says:We just moved and I was looking to not mark up the wall at my new place. Thank you for this. I am going to add to your idea and put picture frames in the left margin so that I can put my son's wallet size school pictures on the one I make.

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